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    23 Ways To Do Your Part During The California Drought

    Guys, I read an article online that says we only have ONE YEAR LEFT to get rid of all this water! So I've created a helpful step-by-step guide to make it easier for you to get involved. Remember to have fun!

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    by bencahn

    BuzzFeed, Associate Creative

    1. Turn on the shower

    Go ahead! Turn it on!

    2. Turn on the faucet, too

    If you have a faucet in your bathroom, turn it on also!

    3. Walk away

    Leave the bathroom, you're free to go! This is fun!

    4. I can't believe you were about to leave the bathroom without flushing the toilet

    Don't waste any opportunities and definitely don't be lazy! Take an extra minute to stand around and wait, and give it a second flush.

    5. Turn on the hose and just let it run into the gutter

    Turn on the hose and just let it run into the gutter!

    6. Now go turn on the kitchen faucet

    Head back into your house and turn on the kitchen faucet. Grab a snack, you earned it!

    7. Boil a big pot of water

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    Grab a big ol' pot and boil some water with a lid on top. The condensation created by the steam turns into water that you can then pour out!

    8. Walk away

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    Exit the kitchen gracefully. You're doing great!

    9. Go check on the shower and the bathroom faucet

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    Better go back into the bathroom and see if the shower and faucet are still running! Someone might have turned them off. Remember to smile!

    10. Flush the toilet a couple more times

    Give it a whirl!

    11. Surprise your friends with water balloons

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    Water balloons are a fun way to have fun and when they burst, the water evaporates and becomes clouds - - and everyone loves clouds! It's basic science and it's good for the planet!

    12. Start an ice bucket challenge but it's for water awareness

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    The ice bucket challenge was a huge success and raised millions for ALS. Now you can harness the power of social media to help finish off the rest of California's water!

    13. Buy a fountain

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    Fountains are a great (and beautiful) way to get rid of water. Go "fountain-chic" and make your home a dazzling display of environmental awareness!

    14. Go check on the boiling water

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    Some of the water will have evaporated by now. Fill up that pot and get boilin' again!

    15. Build a pool

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    Make a splash! Pools are great. You can swim in them, drink from them, dip your feet in them, bathe in them, or just pee in them - - the possibilities are endless - - but the water sure isn't!

    16. Start a water club

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    Keep your community strong and savvy by starting a water club. Maybe help your neighbors who can't help themselves by turning on their hoses and letting them just run in the gutter too. You can also host water fights to raise water awareness!

    17. Drink water and water-based drinks

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    Most people need to drink water every day. Try putting some water in your mouth!

    18. Dump a big bucket of water on coach after the big game

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    Water doesn't stick like gatorade and your coach deserves to know you appreciate his or her hard work!

    19. Go check on the shower and faucet

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    Are the shower and faucet still running? Great!

    20. Start a farm

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    Farming uses a whole bunch of water! So what better way to do your part than to start your own? Buy a plot of land, plant some seeds, and don't skimp on the water! ;)

    21. Try filling your car with water instead of gas

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    It's worth a shot!

    22. Go check on the hose

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    Run - - don't walk - - to see if the hose is still running! If it isn't, turn that bad boy back on!

    23. Make your own rain

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    Mix it up! Grab the hose and spray it straight in the air! Watch how it comes down like rain. Plus, it evaporates and could become real rain one day! Cool!

    Take a break

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    You deserve it. Kick back and reward yourself. Maybe take a sip...of some water! And hey, while you're at it, head back to the bathroom and make sure the shower and faucet are still flowing.